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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.03, 1,580.63 and 506.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.03, 1,580.63 and 506.43 is: 758.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.03 : 1,580.63 = 506.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.03/1,580.63 = 506.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.03x = 1,580.63 × 506.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.03x = 800,475.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,475.92/1,055.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.73

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